Australia vs South Africa: head to head
21 matches · 1947–2014
6Australia wins
4Draws
11South Africa wins
27–47Goals
Rivalry summary
6411
Australia 6Draws 4South Africa 11
Australia and South Africa have met 21 times since 1947. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 11 wins to Australia's 6, and 4 matches ended level.
Goals: Australia 27, South Africa 47 (3.52 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 26 May 2014: Australia 1–1 South Africa (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Australia 0–8 South Africa on 17 September 1955.
1 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Australia 1–2 South Africa (3 times)
- Australia at home
- 3W 2D 8L in 13 games
- South Africa at home
- 3W 1D 2L in 6 games
- Longest Australia unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Australia 0, South Africa 1, draws 0
- Goals per game
- 3.52
All 21 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2014 | Australia | 1–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Sydney |
| 19 Aug 2008 | Australia | 2–2 | South Africa | International Friendly | London |
| 9 Feb 2005 | South Africa | 1–1 | Australia | International Friendly | Durban |
| 30 Mar 2004 | Australia | 1–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | London |
| 18 Sep 1996 | South Africa | 2–0 | Australia | Simba Tournament | Johannesburg |
| 12 Jun 1994 | Australia | 1–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Sydney |
| 8 Jun 1994 | Australia | 1–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Adelaide |
| 1 Oct 1955 | Australia | 1–4 | South Africa | International Friendly | Newcastle |
| 24 Sep 1955 | Australia | 0–6 | South Africa | International Friendly | Sydney |
| 17 Sep 1955 | Australia | 0–8 | South Africa | International Friendly | Adelaide |
| 10 Sep 1955 | Australia | 0–2 | South Africa | International Friendly | Melbourne |
| 3 Sep 1955 | Australia | 0–3 | South Africa | International Friendly | Brisbane |
| 23 Jul 1950 | South Africa | 0–2 | Australia | International Friendly | Cape Town |
| 8 Jul 1950 | South Africa | 1–2 | Australia | International Friendly | Port Elizabeth |
| 1 Jul 1950 | South Africa | 2–1 | Australia | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 24 Jun 1950 | South Africa | 3–2 | Australia | International Friendly | Durban |
| 14 Jun 1947 | Australia | 1–2 | South Africa | International Friendly | Sydney |
| 7 Jun 1947 | Australia | 5–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Newcastle |
| 31 May 1947 | Australia | 3–3 | South Africa | International Friendly | Sydney |
| 24 May 1947 | Australia | 2–4 | South Africa | International Friendly | Brisbane |
| 10 May 1947 | Australia | 1–2 | South Africa | International Friendly | Sydney |
By competition
| Competition | P | Australia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Australia wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Australia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1950s | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 1990s | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Australia and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 11 wins to Australia's 6, with 4 draws.
How many times have Australia and South Africa played each other?
They have played 21 times between 1947 and 2014.
When did Australia last play South Africa?
On 26 May 2014: Australia 1–1 South Africa (International Friendly).